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Breastfeeding and Xray
I am breastfeeding mother of 14 months old baby. Can we feed the baby after Mother had taken x ray. How much duration should we wait before feeding the baby. Any precautions to be taken.. Please advise.
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For ordinary xrays there's no effect on breast milk. If iv contrast agents have been used a small portion may go into breast milk. But usually not enough radiation to affect the baby.
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You can breastfeed after x ray. No need to wait. No precautions
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
You can feed baby after xray
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings u can take xray ,no time gap required between feeding nd x ray it's safe
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